The 2025 NCAA Division I softball tournament has commenced, featuring an exciting field of 64 teams competing in regional matchups throughout the weekend. Each team is placed in one of 16 designated regionals, with the victors poised to advance to the super regional round. Ultimately, the eight winners from this stage will earn a spot in the coveted Women’s College World Series.
Overview of the 2025 NCAA DI Softball Tournament Bracket
The tournament bracket is now available for this year’s competition, showcasing all 64 participating teams:
For an interactive tournament bracket, click or tap here.
Schedule for the 2025 NCAA DI Softball Tournament
Below is the scheduled timeline for the tournament games (all times are in Eastern Time). Fans can also access a live scoreboard by clicking here.
- Regionals: May 16-18
- Bryan-College Station Regional – Bryan-College Station, Texas
- Norman Regional – Norman, Oklahoma
- Gainesville Regional – Gainesville, Florida
- Fayetteville Regional – Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Tallahassee Regional – Tallahassee, Florida
- Austin Regional – Austin, Texas
- May 16: Game 6: No. 6 Texas vs. UCF at 1 p.m. on ESPN+
- May 17: Game 7 (if necessary): No. 6 Texas vs. UCF at 3:30 p.m. – TV TBD
- Knoxville Regional – Knoxville, Tennessee
- Columbia Regional – Columbia, South Carolina
- Los Angeles Regional – Los Angeles, California
- Baton Rouge Regional – Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Clemson Regional – Clemson, South Carolina
- Lubbock Regional – Lubbock, Texas
- Tucson Regional – Tucson, Arizona
- Durham Regional – Durham, North Carolina
- May 16: Game 6: No. 14 Duke vs. Georgia at 2:30 p.m. on ACCN
- May 17: Game 7 (if necessary): No. 14 Duke vs. Georgia at 5 p.m. – TV TBD
- Tuscaloosa Regional – Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Eugene Regional – Eugene, Oregon
Super Regionals: Schedule to be announced.
Women’s College World Series: May 29 – June 5/6 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Selection Show: May 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Ticket Information for the Women’s College World Series
The Women’s College World Series will take place at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Details regarding ticket availability can be found here.
Women’s College World Series Championship History
Beneath is a historical overview of NCAA Division I softball national champions since the tournament’s inception in 1982:
| Year | Champion (Record) | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | *Oklahoma (59-7) | Patty Gasso | 8-4 | Texas | Oklahoma City |
| 2023 | *Oklahoma (61-1) | Patty Gasso | 3-1 | Florida State | Oklahoma City |
| 2022 | *Oklahoma (59-3) | Patty Gasso | 10-5 | Texas | Oklahoma City |
| 2021 | Oklahoma (56-4) | Patty Gasso | 5-1 | Florida State | Oklahoma City |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | *UCLA (56-6) | Kelly Inouye-Perez | 5-4 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma City |
| 2018 | *Florida State (58-12) | Lonni Alameda | 8-3 | Washington | Oklahoma City |
| 2017 | *Oklahoma (61-9) | Patty Gasso | 5-4 | Florida | Oklahoma City |
| 2016 | Oklahoma (57-8) | Patty Gasso | 2-1 | Auburn | Oklahoma City |
| 2015 | Florida (60-7) | Tim Walton | 4-1 | Michigan | Oklahoma City |
| 2014 | *Florida (55-12) | Tim Walton | 6-3 | Alabama | Oklahoma City |
| 2013 | *Oklahoma (57-4) | Patty Gasso | 4-0 | Tennessee | Oklahoma City |
| 2012 | Alabama (60-8) | Patrick Murphy | 5-4 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma City |
| 2011 | *Arizona State (60-6) | Clint Myers | 7-2 | Florida | Oklahoma City |
| 2010 | *UCLA (50-11) | Kelly Inouye-Perez | 15-9 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 2009 | Washington (51-12) | Heather Tarr | 3-2 | Florida | Oklahoma City |
| 2008 | *Arizona State (66-5) | Clint Myers | 11-0 | Texas A&M | Oklahoma City |
| 2007 | Arizona (50-14-1) | Mike Candrea | 5-0 | Tennessee | Oklahoma City |
| 2006 | Arizona (54-11) | Mike Candrea | 5-0 | Northwestern | Oklahoma City |
| 2005 | Michigan (65-7) | Carol Hutchins | 4-1 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 2004 | UCLA (47-9) | Sue Enquist | 3-1 | California | Oklahoma City |
| 2003 | UCLA (54-7) | Sue Enquist | 1-0 | California | Oklahoma City |
| 2002 | California (56-19) | Diane Ninemire | 6-0 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 2001 | *Arizona (65-4) | Mike Candrea | 1-0 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 2000 | *Oklahoma (66-8) | Patty Gasso | 3-1 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1999 | *UCLA (63-6) | Sue Enquist | 3-2 | Washington | Oklahoma City |
| 1998 | Fresno State (52-11) | Margie Wright | 1-0 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 1997 | Arizona (61-5) | Mike Candrea | 10-2 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1996 | *Arizona (58-9) | Mike Candrea | 6-4 | Washington | Columbus, Ga. |
| 1995 | *#UCLA (50-6) | Sharron Backus | 4-2 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 1994 | *Arizona (64-3) | Mike Candrea | 2-0 | Cal State Northridge | Oklahoma City |
| 1993 | Arizona (44-8) | Mike Candrea | 1-0 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1992 | *UCLA (54-2) | Sharron Backus | 2-0 | Arizona | Oklahoma City |
| 1991 | Arizona (56-16) | Mike Candrea | 5-1 | UCLA | Oklahoma City |
| 1990 | UCLA (62-7) | Sharron Backus | 2-0 | Fresno State | Oklahoma City |
| 1989 | *UCLA (48-4) | Sharron Backus | 1-0 | Fresno State | Sunnyvale, Calif. |
| 1988 | UCLA (53-8) | Sharron Backus | 3-0 | Fresno State | Sunnyvale, Calif. |
| 1987 | Texas A&M (56-8) | Bob Brock | 4-1 | UCLA | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1986 | *Cal State Fullerton (57-9-1) | Judi Garman | 3-0 | Texas A&M | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1985 | UCLA (41-9) | Sharron Backus | 2-1 | Nebraska | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1984 | UCLA (45-6-1) | Sharron Backus | 1-0 | Texas A&M | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1983 | Texas A&M (41-11) | Bob Brock | 2-0 | Cal State Fullerton | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1982 | *UCLA (33-7-2) | Sharron Backus | 2-0 | Fresno State | Omaha, Neb. |
*Indicates undefeated teams in the final series.
# Refers to UCLA’s 1995 national championship, which was later vacated by the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions.
